Marty Goodman, one of the chief proponents of the contract Vote No campaign, kicked off his re-election effort with the latest flyer.
You may recognize me as the guy who brings information to your booth or CTA location. If you work in Manhattan like me, then you know that I’m out there year in, year out, not just at election time. You may have also seen me in the media fighting for a decent contract and a bigger share of the MTA surplus. On the Executive Board, I voted “yes” to strike for the membership’s agenda, not Toussaint’s. I voted a big ‘hell no’ to going back without a contract. I voted “no” to contract givebacks!
This time, I’m not running on a slate but as an independent candidate for my 4th term on the Executive Board. I will not compromise my commitment to a fighting TWU. Not running on a slate makes it harder to win - but with some extra help from you, we can keep the fight going. I’m a Station Agent and got more votes than any other Exec. Board candidate in the last three elections.
Complete flyer after the jump.
-- Chuck Bennett
RE-ELECT MARTY GOODMAN TO THE LOCAL 100 EXECUTIVE BOARD!
EXPERIENCED, INDEPENDENT AND ALWAYS FIGHTING!
You may recognize me as the guy who brings information to your booth or CTA location. If you work in Manhattan like me, then you know that I’m out there year in, year out, not just at election time. You may have also seen me in the media fighting for a decent contract and a bigger share of the MTA surplus. On the Executive Board, I voted “yes” to strike for the membership’s agenda, not Toussaint’s. I voted a big ‘hell no’ to going back without a contract. I voted “no” to contract givebacks!
This time, I’m not running on a slate but as an independent candidate for my 4th term on the Executive Board. I will not compromise my commitment to a fighting TWU. Not running on a slate makes it harder to win - but with some extra help from you, we can keep the fight going. I’m a Station Agent and got more votes than any other Exec. Board candidate in the last three elections.
NO SURRENDER! 20 YEARS IN THE BATTLE!
Unlike others, Goodman doesn’t just criticize union officers without first addressing how we can use our power to beat transit. In 2006, he called for mass membership action against arbitration and for a contract. No one can beat his record:
During each contract fight, he played a key role in exposing the MTA’s lies, givebacks and rip-offs. Fought chump-change raises that lag inflation, despite huge MTA surpluses. Also fought against the 1.5% health care deduction rip-off and for job security. Fought for extra Javits Center mass meetings to prepare and organize before last December.
Key organizer of the first protests at Jay Street against ‘progressive discipline’ in the mid-1990’s. Those protests made discipline a local-wide issue. Goodman initiated the “Roger Toussaint Defense Committee” in ’98. He fought the T.A. frame-up of CTA Chair Jose Serrano. Opposed T.A. bigots who denied the right to wear Muslim headdress and Sikh religious turban.
He was the only opponent of the sellout 1993 Automated Fare Collection (AFC) agreement, rammed-through without protest from Toussaint supporter Recording Secretary Darlyne Lawson, then a Station officer. The agreement set the stage for massive booth closings. He organized the first pickets and wrote the first flyers to save side-windows, keep booths open, and stop SCA.
Opposed Hall-Seda-James contracts that sacrificed CTA’s.
Fought introduction of anti-union WEP program that robbed CTAs of work and O.T. (but defended WEP worker rights). During the ‘90’s, led successful campaigns to turn on giant fans at 168th St. during summer. CTA’s worked in 100 degree heat! In ‘03, he began the community fight to save uptown elevator jobs. 200 residents picketed in a blizzard to save CTA jobs!
An outspoken opponent of Toussaint’s dictatorial methods and a leader in the fight for union democracy and free speech. Filed charges against Toussaint over his June 10th comments against so-called ‘dissidents.’ Said Toussaint, “Members should drive them out with baseball bats.” Also, defended the CTA’s right to elect CTA Chair Jose Serrano, fired from staff by Toussaint during Christmas 2003 after Serrano beat the Toussaint candidate 2 to 1.
Toussaint preaches unity; the false unity of dictatorship. His crew in Station spread lies about me in a way dictatorships do. Why? His staff values cushy jobs and higher pay more than serving us. Meanwhile, members are going broke, even though the MTA criminals raked-in a $1 billion surplus in ‘05 and ‘06. Many of us must slave-away doing crazy O.T.
No matter who wins the presidency members need an independent voice on the Executive Board, one not interested in a cushy job at 80 West End. If you want to help, call me today at 212-781-5157.
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IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION!
Goodman is running as an independent. You must follow these simple steps when voting for him or your vote won’t count. On the ballot DO NOT mark a box next to a slate’s name on top, only mark boxes next to a person’s name. You can vote for Goodman and anyone else.
1. Check the box next to Goodman’s name.
2. Then, check up to 5 more names that you trust for Exec. Board (Station has 6 total).
3. For President on down, only check boxes next to names that you trust.
Again, do not check boxes for slates, just individuals. Call 212-781-5157 for more info. Please pass this on. Your extra help is needed!
NO SURRENDER! RE-ELECT GOODMAN! (OVER)
